Joe Alt Is Almost The Best Tackle In The League, And The Chargers’ Season Hinges On One Major Question

Forget the early season struggles of the Chargers’ offense for a second, because a truly wild fact just dropped: Rashawn Slater and rookie Joe Alt are straight up balling out, grading among the league’s top offensive tackles.

The Numbers Don’t Lie: These Guys Are Elite

Yeah, you read that right. While the starting offense looked kinda rough to kick off the season, Pro Football Focus pass and run block grades tell a totally different story for these two. Both Slater and Alt are in the upper echelon of tackles who’ve played at least 50 snaps this year. That’s serious business. And get this: Joe Alt? He’s pretty dang close to being the *best* in the entire NFL. We’re talking Penei Sewell territory here, folks. That’s not just good, that’s game-changing talent.

Can They Stay on the Field?

So, if these guys are so good, what’s the catch? The big question, the one everyone’s whispering about, is health. Can they actually get and stay on the field? Slater, in particular, has been battling injury struggles. The chatter online even suggests that “no rash actions should be taken amid Rashawn Slater’s injury struggles,” which tells you how real this concern is. The talent is undeniable, the PFF grades prove it, but availability is the name of the game, especially for guys anchoring your offensive line. The Chargers just signed a new receiver to the practice squad, and they’re prepping for a weekend matchup against the Rams. The injury report for Wednesday is out there, and you just know everyone’s eyes are on who’s dinged up, especially on that crucial O-line.

This team needs Alt and Slater healthy and dominating up front if they want to turn things around. Their matchup against the Rams this weekend is a huge one, and you can bet a healthy offensive line, especially with these two elite talents leading the charge, will be key to any success. Let’s see if they can finally put it all together.

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Originally reported by Bolts from the Blue.